Preceptor

Midwest Startups; United States; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Program Coordinator support

Job summary

AMOpportunities seeks a Preceptor to host medical trainees in-person or via virtual experiences, exposing them to the U.S. medical system within your specialty.

You will supervise patient interactions and help with observation, didactic learning, case discussions, and potential research while coordinating with a dedicated program team.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. medical license required.
• Fluent English required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Academic affiliation with a U.S. university preferred.
• Willing to write a Letter of Recommendation (LoR).
• Willing to host a minimum of 20 hours/week.
• Supervise activities involving patients by a physician or mid-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Host medical trainees in-person and/or virtual experiences.
• Facilitate observation, patient interaction, didactic learning, case presentations, and/or research.
• Ensure activities involving patients are supervised.
• Offer at least one of: In-Person Observership, Hands-On Research, Nursing Dentistry, Pre-Med Shadowing.
• Coordinate program logistics with AMOpportunities staff.

Skills

Medical license

English fluency

Interpersonal communication

Teaching / mentoring

Video conferencing

Education

Academic affiliation with a U.S. university (preferred)

Job description

Medical license (U.S.) English fluency clinical teaching letter of recommendation writing patient supervision interpersonal communication clinical experience facilitation video conferencing (if virtual)

About the position

As an AMOpportunities Preceptor, you will host medical trainees from around the world for an in-person and/or virtual clinical experience. During the experience, you will provide exposure to the U.S. medical system as it relates to your specialty. Preceptors are expected to facilitate a program that may include observation, patient interaction, didactic learning, case presentations, and/or research. Your program will be designed to fit the needs and availability of your clinic and/or hospital. AMOpportunities handles all marketing, application collection, medical trainee support, and administrative work so that you can focus on the most important part, teaching! This is a contracted position; preceptors are paid a stipend upon a medical trainee’s successful completion of their program.

Essential Functions

Willing to write a Letter of Recommendation (LoR) based on merit

Must be able to host a minimum of 20 hours/week Ensure all observation or hands-on activities involving patients are supervised by the physician, mid-level, or nurse. Ability to offer one or more of the following clinical experience types:

• In-Person Observership
• Hands-On Research
• Nursing Dentistry
• Pre-Med Shadowing

Virtual Patient-Focused Education/Research Focused

If virtual, the program must hold adequate video conferencing accounts for hosting (i.e. Zoom Pro, doxy.me Professional, etc.)

Skills/Experience

Hold a current, active, medical license in the U.S. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with others Academic Affiliation(s) with a U.S. based university preferred, but not required

What You Gain:

• Competitive stipend
• A dedicated Program Coordinator to manage your program details, document collection and verification, and scheduling.

Below is a list of the documents AMOpportunities collects from trainees.

• CV
• Passport
• Visa, if applicable
• Dean’s Letter/Diploma/Transcripts
• Immunizations PPD MMR Varicella Hepatitis B Tetanus Meningitis Flu, seasonal
• Malpractice insurance, if applicable
• Proof of English Proficiency

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